How long is the flight from India to South Africa?

The flight from India to South Africa depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Mumbai (a popular airport in India) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa), then the flight time is 12h 35m on average. If you fly from New Delhi (another popular airport in India) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 14h 05m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from India to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways, and Kenya Airways are the most popular carriers operating from India to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from India according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 65% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from India to South Africa?

Prices for flights from India to South Africa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from India to South Africa?

There are 7 operators available for flights from India to South Africa as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from India to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from India to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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11:05 - 20:10BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

22:50 - 02:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

23h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 45,997Ethiopian Air

Fri, 25 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

11:05 - 20:10BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

08:20 - 02:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

14h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 45,997Ethiopian Air

Thu, 1 Oct - Sun, 4 Oct

06:45 - 00:15BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 00m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:10 - 01:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

34h 00m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

₹ 47,145Kenya Airways

Thu, 3 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

02:40 - 00:15BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 05m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

01:15 - 01:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

20h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

₹ 50,014Kenya Airways

Mon, 31 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

16:55 - 08:20BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:30 - 00:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

30h 50m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Cairo Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

₹ 66,844Multiple Airlines

Sun, 20 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

19:00 - 10:55DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 25m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

01:15 - 08:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

27h 55m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 67,035Multiple Airlines

Sat, 3 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct

16:10 - 10:55DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

22h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

12:25 - 08:20DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

16h 25m2 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 71,339Qatar Airways

Sat, 6 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb

10:00 - 08:20BLR Bengaluru Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:50 - 03:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BLR Bengaluru Intl

13h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 75,355Etihad Airways

Mon, 26 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

04:25 - 08:10BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Cape Town Intl

14:05 - 08:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

14h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 76,216Qatar Airways

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

04:15 - 08:20HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:50 - 19:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

30h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 82,145Etihad Airways

Sat, 13 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb

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11:05 - 13:30BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 02:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

32h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 46,284Ethiopian Air

Mon, 24 Aug - Fri, 25 Dec

11:05 - 13:30BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

08:20 - 02:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

14h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 50,683Ethiopian Air

Fri, 21 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

02:40 - 13:35BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

23:30 - 01:40CPT Cape Town Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

22h 40m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

₹ 67,609Kenya Airways

Thu, 20 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

06:45 - 08:00BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

52h 45m3 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone Cape Town Intl

17:00 - 01:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

29h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

₹ 68,565Kenya Airways

Mon, 24 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

08:00 - 20:00BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 30m2 stops Entebbe Harare

12:10 - 05:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

14h 00m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

₹ 94,576Multiple Airlines

Thu, 20 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

09:35 - 14:10DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

06:05 - 03:10CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

17h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 98,975Multiple Airlines

Sat, 22 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

22:00 - 16:05BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Cape Town Intl

18:35 - 08:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

34h 05m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 137,226Qatar Airways

Mon, 24 Aug - Fri, 25 Dec

04:10 - 09:05BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Cape Town Intl

09:25 - 08:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

19h 45m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 139,713Qatar Airways

Fri, 21 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

04:25 - 20:25BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 30m3 stops Dubai Intl Lusaka Harare

20:10 - 02:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

50h 45m3 stops Harare Lusaka Dubai Intl

₹ 171,653Emirates

Thu, 20 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

04:25 - 14:25BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 30m3 stops Dubai Intl Lusaka Harare

10:00 - 20:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

30h 55m3 stops Harare Lusaka Dubai Intl

₹ 173,278Emirates

Mon, 24 Aug - Fri, 25 Dec

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Ethiopian Air flights from India to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

25 Sept

BOM11:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12h 35m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

28 Sept

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 45m

1 stop

BOM02:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 45,997

Ethiopian Air

9 Sept

BOM11:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12h 35m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

30 Sept

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 45m

1 stop

BOM02:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 46,284

Ethiopian Air

20 Sept

BOM11:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12h 35m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

26 Sept

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 05m

1 stop

BOM02:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 46,380

Etihad Airways flights from India to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

3 Feb

DEL16:20New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

19h 30m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

7 Feb

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 10m

1 stop

DEL07:30New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 66,462

Etihad Airways

26 Oct

BLR10:00Bengaluru Intl

25h 50m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

4 Nov

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 40m

1 stop

BLR03:00Bengaluru Intl

₹ 75,355

Etihad Airways

13 Feb

HYD04:15Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

31h 35m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

16 Feb

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 10m

1 stop

HYD19:30Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

₹ 82,145

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MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 25/9

11:05-20:10

1 stop12h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

22:50-02:05

1 stop23h 45m

₹ 45,997

Fastest return journey

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 1/10

11:05-20:10

1 stop12h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

08:20-02:05

1 stop14h 15m

₹ 45,997

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 3/9

06:45-00:15

1 stop21h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

12:10-01:40

1 stop34h 00m

₹ 47,145

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 31/8

02:40-00:15

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

01:15-01:40

1 stop20h 55m

₹ 50,014

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 20/9

16:55-08:20

1 stop18h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/9

14:30-00:50

3 stops30h 50m

₹ 66,844

New DelhiJohannesburg

DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DELJNB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 3/10

19:00-10:55

2 stops19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/10

01:15-08:40

2 stops27h 55m

₹ 67,035

New DelhiDurban

DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

DELDUR

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 6/2

16:10-10:55

2 stops22h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 23/2

12:25-08:20

2 stops16h 25m

₹ 71,339

BengaluruJohannesburg

BLR Bengaluru Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BLRJNB

Bengaluru Intl

Mon 26/10

10:00-08:20

1 stop25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

09:50-03:00

1 stop13h 40m

₹ 75,355

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 9/9

04:25-08:10

2 stops31h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

14:05-08:25

1 stop14h 50m

₹ 76,216

HyderabadJohannesburg

HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

HYDJNB

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Sat 13/2

04:15-08:20

1 stop31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/2

09:50-19:30

1 stop30h 10m

₹ 82,145

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to South Africa from India, with most prices found around ₹ 50,492. If you are unable to visit South Africa during the month of November, then departing from India during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around ₹ 52,691.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from India when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around ₹ 73,076 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from India for as low as ₹ 65,027 on momondo.

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Best price found	₹ 29,167
Fastest flight time	12h 35m
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The best one-way flight to South Africa from India in the past 72 hours is ₹ 29,167. The best return flight deal from India to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 45,997.

The fastest flight from India to South Africa takes 12h 35m

There are no direct flights from India to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from India to South Africa.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from India to South Africa?
Prices for flights from India to South Africa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from India to South Africa?
There are 7 operators available for flights from India to South Africa as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from India to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from India to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 29,358	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,737 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 29,703	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 324 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air Tanzania	PriceFrom ₹ 38,028	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 24 reviews	Search Air Tanzania flights
Uganda Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 39,234	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0	Search Uganda Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom ₹ 41,393	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,029 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 44,250	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,504 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 65,731	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,658 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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